general problems of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero

Driving and everything quit but the engine nothing on the dash worked, door locks unlocked lost headlights, radio anything electrical was gone.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While the key was in the ignition, the engine failed to engage without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Ignition lock cylinder failure resulting in the device stocking and becoming stuck inoperable. At first it was difficult to turn to the run possition. It would feel stuck and took some wiggling and shaking in order to start the vehicle. Which progressed to being stuck permanently.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the technician could not get the vehicle started. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module and battery were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also towed to another independent mechanic who was briefly able to get the vehicle started, but the failure recurred. The failure occurred over ten times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system: ignition). The vehicle did not exhibit any failures prior to the recall repair. After the repair, the contact was provided with a recall replacement key that was different from the factory key provided at the time of purchase. The recall replacement key failed to start the engine. The contact stated that the ignition had to be exposed in order to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer provided no assistance. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 165,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however the dealer refused to perform the repair due to the contact not having the original key fob. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle shut off and the check engine warning light illuminated. After several attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Power mirror switch failed. Loss of more than one hvac blower motor speeds (faulty switch or faulty blower motor resistor block?). Hvac direction control unit may need to be replaced (a/c and heat blowing out of front vents only; switch does not work).

I purchased my 2003 Oldsmobile Alero from an individual. I have had problems with the blinkers ever since. Some days they will work off and on, some days not at all. From what I have read this is a common problem in these types of vehicles. This issue puts me and my children in danger. Just the other day we were almost hit because my blinker quit working right before I made a right turn.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle became difficult to start and the transmission malfunctioned multiple times. The contact mentioned that the battery warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle was repaired under the 14v400000 (electrical system) recall, however the vehicle was not repaired properly. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle completely shut off, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on multiple occasions, the vehicle was repaired yesterday and the vehicle completely shut off twice, it took almost an hour to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a thermostat repair. The vehicle was not repaired, the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate mileage was 160,000. Rw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and entire instrument panel warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical). The manufacturer was not made aware failure. The failure mileage was 66,000. Pp.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Sw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact received a notice for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Pam.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused another vehicle to crash into the rear end. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The police was present, but did not file a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact proceeded to turn left and the engine suddenly stalled without warning. With the failures,the steering wheel seized,extra force was needed on the steering wheel and the brakes would not decelerate the vehicle. The failures caused the vehicle to crash into a high side wall and the front passenger side tire was separated from vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There was a police report filed and the police ruled the crash as a mechanical failure. The contact had not sustained any injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residents and the vehicle was ruled out as damaged per the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed of the failure,however,the contact had received NHTSA campaign:14v400000(electrical system) and the VIN was included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Gb.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled with out warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue the failure mileage was 139000. Ss.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal failed to respond when it was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 125,000.

For the past year or so, it's been difficult to get the vehicle started and out of park. I first went to the gm website when the June 2014 recall for 2003my Alero started and it said the vehicle was not recalled. I read a subsequent story that the gm website recalls. Gm. Com wasn't accurately displaying recalls where no parts are available. Went to the site after the repairs this past weekend and it said my car was recalled. After calling the support number and having them look up the VIN, they didn't see my car was recalled in their system although the call center tech stated the problem sounds similar to existing issues. He provided a gm sr # and requested my local dealership to follow up, but it would be considered a diagnosis outside of recall. Unsure based on differing reports from gm on the vehicle being safe or not.

When traveling between 25mph and 50mph the vehicle will turn off and will take up to 10 minutes to start. This occurs weekly, I received a recall call noticed stating that it was the key fob and that key covers were installed on 10-09-2014. This did not remedy the vehicle shut down and the number of incidents have increased.

The blinkers stopped working, but realized there was a short with the hazard lights as soon as I would push the hazard lights in a little the blinkers would start working. Recently pushing the hazard lights does not make the blinker blink, nor does it cause the hazard lights to work anymore. Was told by mechanic this is a common problem with the 2003 Alero.

The odometer faded out. Came back on when I knocked on the dash. This worked 2 or 3 times. Now no odometer. The other dash lights are working fine. Just the odometer.

I was driving down the road when the security light came on and stayed on. About one minute later, the car died while I was driving approx. 50 mph. Thank goodness there was no traffic and I was able to pull over off the road. The car did start back up this time. The passlock system has engaged before and we have followed the suggestions we found online and gotten it to start back up. . . I just don't think I should have to follow some sort of ritual to get my car to start; not to mention, the safety issue of having a car die in while going down the road at 50 mph.

Consumer is writing in regards to 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. Stating that son was killed in single car crash, roll over. Wondering if the key fob was the cause. The consumer stated the air bag did not deploy.

2003 Oldsmobile Alero ---- turn signals are intermittent. Turn signals quit working and fail to warn other drivers of intentions to turn causing unsafe driving conditions. Near miss accidents have occurred as a result of turn signal failures.

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the security system caused the vehicle to stall repeatedly without warning. The contact stated that the failure would occur sporadically and oftentimes, the vehicle would restart immediately and other times it would not. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the fuse box yet the failure recurred within the week. The fuel pump was then replaced and the failure did not recur. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 84,527.

03 olds Alero fuel delivery system replaced and modulator spark plugs fuel filter car just stops running while driving or won't start flashers have a problem turn signal lights continues intermittent start car in driveway for 3 months now still making car payments has 80,000 miles on it surges thought it was a good car but not. Can't tell you how many times the car has been towed.

Fuel pump and electronic system.

I have a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero that I bought used with 48,000 miles. And I have a similar problem as many other people. Sometimes when I go to put turn signal on, it won't work. This happens at random times with no notice. I often get honked at for not using my turn signal, when I have every intention of doing so, they just won't work. Also, sometimes when I start my car, the dials do not come on automatically. They all remain on zero. It has even taken up to 5 minutes for my communication system to register that I have started the car. Also, at times my air conditioner will just stop blowing. It comes back on in a few minutes, but it will come on and go off several times. Then it will finally remain on. All these things happen in conjunction with each other but I can't be able to locate the cause of the problems. I don't even know if they are related, I just know they all happen at the same time.

Car dash lights, cd player, and ac unit do not turn on when car starts. This usually occurs after the car has been driven and is warm. After leaving the car for approximately 15 minutes and then starting the car again that is when the problem usually occurs. The delay for the starting of the dash and accessories is anywhere from 5 seconds to 1 minute.

This all started estimated in April 2010. When the security light comes on I know it will not start the next time I get in it. It could not start once or 3 times. It very scary sitting in my car with the key turned on for 10 minutes. Then I can turn it off and turn back on and it will start. I have had it looked at and he put a new fuel pump on it, then it did it again and the next time he firxed it by reseting the computer but it did last. I talked to other people and they say they have the same problem. The way I found out how to fix was I called a tow truck and he told me what to do. Have you had any compaints like this?.

The console are next to gearshift get extremely hot when light are on.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that passenger side dash that houses the air bag had separated exposing the airbag materials. The contact also indicated that while driving at various speeds the engine would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000. Jft.

The console area next to the gear shift had become hot when the headlights were turned on. Scc.